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Shangri-La Hotels

The Asian luxury hotel brand founded by Robert Kuok in Singapore in 1971, with landmark hotels from Island Shangri-La in Hong Kong to Shangri-La Paris and The Shard.

  • Shangri-La GroupHotel group
  • LuxuryTier
  • 1971Launched
  • SingaporeOrigin

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About Shangri-La

Shangri-La was founded by Robert Kuok in 1971, when Shangri-La Hotel Singapore opened on 23 April 1971. The name comes from the mythical land in James Hilton’s 1933 novel Lost Horizon. The group is now based in Hong Kong and runs around 100 luxury hotels and resorts.

What to expect

Luxury city hotels and resorts with Asian-style hospitality, such as Shangri-La Singapore (home of the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference), Island Shangri-La in Hong Kong, Shangri-La Paris, Shangri-La The Shard in London, and Shangri-La Bengaluru and Shangri-La Eros New Delhi in India, as well as hotels in Vancouver and Toronto.

Who it suits

Couples, families, business travellers and anyone who wants a dependable luxury hotel.

Booking tips

  • Shangri-La Circle (which replaced Golden Circle in 2022) members can earn and use points at participating hotels, usually on eligible rates booked directly.

What Shangri-La is known for

  • Founded in Singapore in 1971
  • Asian luxury hospitality
  • Around 100 hotels and resorts

Style of hotels

  • Full-service hotels
  • Resorts

Good for

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Business travel
  • Luxury stays

Where to find Shangri-La

Shangri-La hotels are found mainly in: Global.

  • Singapore Shangri-La Singapore
  • Hong Kong Island Shangri-La
  • Paris
  • London The Shard
  • New Delhi Eros
  • Bengaluru

Signature hotels

  • Shangri-La SingaporeSingapore
  • Island Shangri-LaHong Kong

Shangri-La Circle: Shangri-La loyalty programme

Stays at Shangri-La hotels count towards Shangri-La Circle. Members can earn points on eligible stays across the group's brands and redeem them for free nights. Points and member rates usually apply only to bookings made directly or on qualifying rates.

Shangri-La: Frequently Asked Questions

01Who owns Shangri-La?

Shangri-La is part of Shangri-La Group.

02Is Shangri-La a luxury brand?

Shangri-La sits in the luxury segment of the hotel market.

03Which loyalty programme does Shangri-La use?

Stays at Shangri-La hotels can earn and use points in Shangri-La Circle when you book in a way that qualifies, usually directly with the brand or through an eligible rate.

04How do I find cheap Shangri-La hotels?

Search your destination and dates on HotelSelects Deals, then compare the rates shown. Booking a few weeks ahead for busy dates, staying flexible by a day and choosing refundable rates you can rebook all help you find a better price.

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